This resolution designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month — also called `Olelo Hawai`i Month — recognizing the history, near loss, and ongoing revival of the Native Hawaiian language. The Hawaiian language was effectively suppressed beginning in 1896 when the Republic of Hawai`i banned its use in schools, and by the 1980s fewer than 50 fluent speakers under age 18 remained. Since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a grassroots revitalization that now spans preschool-through-doctorate immersion programs across the University of Hawai`i system. The Senate commits to supporting `Olelo Hawai`i preservation in line with the Native American Languages Act and urges Americans to celebrate the month with appropriate programs and activities.
Congressional Summary
This resolution designates February 2026 as Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-03-02
- Date Added
- 2026-06-19
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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